Tibet, as one of 50 must-go destinations in the world, is a holy place where you can purify the soul and refresh the outlook of life. Join us to discover a spectacular Tibet in 8 days, this tour delves into Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse, which offers you a complete impression of Tibet's religion, cultural treasures, and dreamlike landscape. From mysterious Potala Palace to Holy Mt.Everest, you will grasp the whole image of Tibet! At the end of tour, we will escort you to China - Nepal border, where you can continue the trip in Nepal.

Day 1 Arrive in Lhasa Upon your arrival at Lhasa, our Tibetan local guide and driver will pick you up at Gonggar Airport or Lhasa Newwu Train Station, then transfer you to downtown hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to adapt yourself to the high altitude of 3,650 meters above sea level.

Day 2 Lhasa It believes that this day must leave a lifetime memory for your whole life. In the morning, you will visit the splendid Potala Palace, which originated from 7th century and once homed to Dalai Lamas. The Jokhang Temple, we head to later, as the spiritual center of Tibet, will deeply impressed you by its magnificence and sincere pilgrims. Barkhor street, hugging the jokhang temple, is regarded as the crowded central Market in ancient section of Lhasa, and at where you can buy various Tibetan or other minorities' souvenirs for your family and friends.

Day 3 Lhasa After having breakfast, we will drive to the west of Lhasa about 11 km for visiting the Drepung Monastery, and which is one of the 'Three Great Monasteries' and the largest one in Tibetan Buddhism. Later that day, the next visit is Sera Monastery, the second monastery in Tibet. Distinctively its famous debating activities are holding around 3-4pm regularly every working day that you should never miss.

Day 4 Lhasa- Gyantse - Shigatse After two days' visit of Tibetan human landscapes, today we will drive about 2 hours (120 km) to appreciate the beautiful natural views of the famous Sacred Lake of Tibet - Yamdrok Yumtso Lake. The surface of the lake seemly looks like a green jade, hence it was praised as the most beautiful lake all over the world. Later, we arrive at Gyantse (2 hrs, 140 km), and take a one hour visit to the local popular Pelkhor Chode Monastery and the precious Kumbum Stupa. At last, we drive straight to Shigatse (1.5 hr, 150km) and check in there.

Day 5 Shigatse - Tingri After breakfast, you will visit the most famous tourist spot of Shigatse - Tashilhunpo Monastery. It was founded by the First Dalai Lama in 1447, and expanded by the Fourth and successive Panchen Lamas. Later on the way back to Lhasa, we will take you to a local free bazaar, here you can know more about local culture, customs and life condition of tibetan people. Later, we will head to Tingri, which is a huddle of Tibetan homes that overlooks a sweeping plain bordered by the towering Himalayan peaks of Mt.Everest (8848m) and Cho Oyu (8153m).

Day 6 Tingri - Mt.Everest Base Camp Today you are to mark your life at a new highest level with a challenging expedition to Mt.Everest! Firstly with a visit to Rongphu Monastery, the highest monastery in the world, we will see how the monks here to live in such a harsh environment. Later, we continue our trip to Mt.Everest Base Camp. Few words could be describled how exciting it will be when you exceed yourself and stand at the root of Mt.Everest. At the dawn, we will check-in at a hostel next to EBC, and near is a restaurant that also sells simple daily supplies.

Day 7 Mt.Everest Base Camp- Zhangmu Can you imagine what the morning at Mt.Everest would be like? Cold or strong sunshine? Just enjoy this fantastic experience today! Later of this day, we will drive to Zhangmu town, which i a remote border town, you can adjust yourself for a night at a small hotel before leaving Tibet.

Day 8 Zhangmu/China - Kodari/NepalAfter breakfast, you can enjoy free time in Zhangmu Town, where is a small mountain town with fresh air and peaceful atmosphere. Later, our driver and tour guide will escort you to the border of China and Nepal, after that, you can continue the trip in Nepal, extending to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal.